Kamala Harris makes history ? and offers a Democratic strategy of unity

“The consequences of that failure are severe: 170,000 Americans dead; millions of jobs, gone, while those at the top take in more than ever; our worst impulses unleashed; our proud reputation around the world badly diminished.”Sign up for The Odds newsletter for election updates from data columnist David BylerYet Mr. Obama tempered his criticism of the man inhabiting the Oval Office with expressions of faith in a political system that, despite “all its messiness and frustrations,” enabled the Americans who “gradually made this country more just, more equal and more free.”Indeed, throughout their convention the Democrats have bet on optimism, that all Americans want a return to competence and decency, even if they might disagree on the marginal tax rate or the Medicare eligibility age. She'll need lots of it.Henry Olsen: The Biden-Harris ticket spoke directly to Black and Latino AmericansAlexandra Petri: I would like to give out some awards to the states in the DNC roll callKaren Attiah: AOC’s brief, poetic moment to shine — and plant a big flagDavid Von Drehle: Bernie Sanders decided that the stakes were higher in this election than his agendaRead some of the Washington Post Editorial Board’s recent opinions on the 2020 election.See more opinions from the Editorial Board.Sign up for The Odds newsletter for election updates from data columnist David Byler.Read more election coverage from The Washington Post newsroom and Opinions section.The most important news stories of the day, curated by Post editors and delivered every morning.By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy PolicyThe most important news stories of the day, curated by Post editors and delivered every morning.By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy